Planning and buildings

This section contains information on applying for planning permission and building regulations, our interactive planning map, how to support or object to a planning application, regeneration, conservation and much more

Planning applications

Information on applying for, searching for, and commenting on applications in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Building regulations

Building control services for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council are provided by DBCP including building regulations and inspections, demolitions and dangerous structures and enforcement

Planning Policy

View the Adopted Local Plan, it's associated evidence base and other local development documents

Planning enforcement

If you think someone that has carried out development without planning permission, let us know, we may be able to take action against them

Conservation

Find out about conservation areas, listed buildings and protected areas of the Staffordshire Moorlands

Tree work and preservation (TPOs)

Check if a tree is protected and find out what you need to do if you need to fell or prune it

Street naming and numbering

Regeneration projects

An overview of the current regeneration projects happening in Staffordshire Moorlands

Harmful weeds and non native plants

Identification and control of harmful weeds and invasive non native plants such as Japanese knotweed

Rights of Way

Information about Rights of Way and the Definitive Map for Staffordshire Moorlands